Adam Shoalts
Adam Shoalts, PhD, is Westaway Explorer-in-Residence at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. His expeditions range from mapping rivers to archaeological projects, but Shoalts is best known for his long solo wilderness journeys, including crossing alone nearly 4,000 km of Canada’s Arctic. Named one of the “greatest living explorers” by CBC and declared “Canada’s Indiana Jones” by the Toronto Star, Shoalts’s latest quest was retracing the route of a lost explorer, the subject of his new #1 national bestselling book Vanished Beyond the Map. His other bestselling books include Where the Falcon Flies, The Whisper on the Night Wind, A History of Canada in 10 Maps, and Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada’s Arctic.
Evan Lefebvre
Evan Lefebvre (Le5), Ottawa-born and raised, is better known online as the “canoeing guy,” but his love for the outdoors goes far beyond the river. From Canada’s most remote wilderness to backyard adventures, Evan has always been drawn to nature in all its forms—flora, fauna, and even fungi. Through his adventures, he shares his passion with others, inspiring them to get outside, explore, and discover their own joy in the great outdoors.
Kevin Callan
Kevin Callan is the author of fifteen books, including bestselling “The Happy Camper” and the incredibly popular series of paddling guides. On a regular basis, he presents across North America and the U.K. and has been a key speaker at all the major outdoor events for over 25 years. Callan is also a regular contributor and columnist for Explore and CanoeRoots Magazine and was just listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society. He was also made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada.
www.kevincallan.com
Ben Stacey
Biography TBD.
Camper Christina
Camper Christina is a youtuber and outdoor enthusiast who has been sharing her adventures and inspiring others since 2015. She started backcountry camping in 2002 and fell in love and now camps year-round. In 2015, with no one to go with, she began solo tripping, and although it took a bit more courage and time to get used to, it is currently her preference. Now, with more experience and confidence, she ventures into some extremely challenging and remote locations in the Canadian backcountry, usually alone, and loves to share her adventures with others through her social media platforms and youtube channel. Christina has also recently released two online courses, Backcountry Camping for Beginners and Winter Camping for Beginners, which are completely online and can be found on her website.
Website : Camperchristina.com
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/CamperChristinacom
Hap Wilson
Author, artist, explorer, recipient of the Bill Mason Award for Lifetime Achievements in River Conservation and International Fellow of the Prestigious Explorer’s Club, Hap Wilson has canoed 60,000 KM through much of Canada’s Wilderness. He is one of North America’s best-known wilderness guides and canoeists, the author of over a dozen books, an expert sustainable trail builder, and co-founder of the environmental group Earthroots.
Ben Beauchamp
On July 22nd, 2023 Ben set out on a solo adventure of a lifetime. He spent 11 days alone travelling over 170km by canoe and on foot across the Steel River route in Northwestern Ontario, Canada.
Kayla Martin
Kayla Martin made her first dive trip at six weeks old and could swim before she could walk. This naturally lead to a love of the underwater world.
In 2013 at just 13 years old she got certified and has since logged hundreds of dives exploring the history of Great Lake’s Shipwrecks and the beauty of tropical coral reefs.
In hopes of inspiring the next generation of divers, Kayla has been creating presentations to share her experiences and love of diving.
Kayla serves as a volunteer for numerous Canadian conservation organizations promoting shipwreck preservation and low-impact diving.
Joe Robinet
Joe Robinet is an experienced outdoorsman, best selling author and YouTuber known for his captivating wilderness adventures. With a deep passion for nature and a wealth of knowledge in bushcraft skills, Joe has inspired millions of viewers to connect with the great outdoors. When he’s not exploring the wilderness or sharing his expertise on his YouTube channel, Joe enjoys spending time with his family and honing his outdoor skills. Through his videos and storytelling, Joe aims to educate and inspire others to embrace the beauty and challenges of the natural
Nuppy Mistry
For more than eight years, I’ve been proud to call G Adventures home, a company that completely reshaped how I see the world and my place in it. I believe, deeply, that travel is one of the most powerful tools we have to create understanding, opportunity, and lasting change. When travel is done with intention, it doesn’t just take you somewhere new, it changes you.
As the Global Purpose Specialist for Ontario, I get to work alongside partners and travelers who want more than a vacation. My passion is sharing the mission of G Adventures and showing how small group, community driven travel can uplift local economies, amplify local voices, and create genuine human connection across cultures.
Proudly Canadian, G Adventures operates adventures in over 100 countries around the globe, always putting people, purpose, and impact first.
Join me on the International Stage as I share how travel can be a catalyst for good, a driver of empathy, and a way to truly change lives.